The best hotels in Port Everglades & Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, ranked

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Axel's take on Port Everglades & Convention Center

5.4/10

Choose convenience for a convention or cruise, not beach atmosphere.

Getting around: 6.5
On your doorstep: 2.4
Hotels: 6.6
Value: 3.3
Axel’s verdict: 6.1

SE 17th Street is a practical working waterfront: convention visitors, cruise passengers, marine businesses and restaurants share the same corridor. The convention center's expansion is complete, strengthening the case for staying nearby when an event is your main reason to travel. Dockside seafood restaurants and the eateries around Cordova Road give it more dining character than a generic transit stop.

The trade-off is the street itself: broad roads, junctions and scattered destinations rather than a continuous promenade. Neither the beach nor downtown is automatically an easy stroll. For cruises, confirm your terminal and arrange the appropriate transfer; proximity to the port entrance does not settle the last leg.

Best for: business trips and conventionsfood lovers
Skip it if: You want a beach outside the door; You are choosing a base for an entire sightseeing holiday
Getting around: BCT 40 follows SE 17th Street to the beach and downtown; walkability depends on the junctions between destinations. FLL has a short road transfer or Routes 1 then 40; use a road transfer from MIA.
After dark: Dockside dining and pubs provide evening options, but expect separate destinations rather than a continuous late-night strip.

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The best hotels in Port Everglades & Convention Center, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $243 a night · usually 5% under the public rate.

#1 in Port Everglades & Convention Center
Oasis Hotel
A small, independent 2-star motel near the cruise port
8.6/10
A strong pre-cruise pick with clean rooms, a leafy courtyard and straightforward comforts.
- Pre-cruise overnight stays
- Budget-conscious couples and solo travelers
- Drivers wanting free parking
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$128 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 18 to Oct 20, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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#2 in Port Everglades & Convention Center
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port & Convention Center
a renovated, select-service mid-range hotel near Port Everglades
8.3/10
A strong pre-cruise pick with spacious rooms, helpful staff and busy mornings.
- pre- and post-cruise stays
- families wanting extra room
- short convention trips
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$144 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 25 to Oct 27, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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#3 in Port Everglades & Convention Center
Crowne Plaza Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruiseport by IHG
a full-service mid-range hotel near the airport and cruise port
8.2/10
A strong overnight stop for cruisers, with comfortable rooms but occasional transfer hassles.
- pre- and post-cruise stays
- airport stopovers
- families wanting spacious rooms
Axel
$100 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 19 to Oct 22, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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#4 in Port Everglades & Convention Center
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street Hotel
a mid-range, all-suite 3-star near Port Everglades
8.2/10
A strong pre-cruise pick, with roomy suites and useful extras, but some lingering wear.
- families needing separate living space
- pre-cruise overnight stays
- travelers wanting nearby restaurants and groceries
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$120 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 19 to Oct 22, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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#5 in Port Everglades & Convention Center
Holiday Inn Express Ft Lauderdale Convention Center - Cruise
a practical 3-star chain hotel near Port Everglades
7.8/10
A convenient pre-cruise stop, with useful extras but some tired rooms.
- pre- and post-cruise overnight stays
- convention-center visitors
- travelers wanting walkable dining and supplies
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$159 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
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#6 in Port Everglades & Convention Center
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel
a full-service 4-star cruise-port and convention hotel
7.7/10
A convenient pre-cruise base, but room upkeep falls short of its four-star billing.
- Pre- and post-cruise stays
- Convention attendees
- Short stays with walkable dining
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$171 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 25 to Oct 27, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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#7 in Port Everglades & Convention Center
Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port
A practical 3-star airport and cruise-port hotel on a busy road
7.5/10
A useful pre-cruise stop, but road noise and slow elevators limit its appeal.
- One-night pre-cruise stays
- Airport stopovers
- Travelers wanting nearby shops and casual food
Axel
$116 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 18 to Oct 20, 2026 · 2 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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#8 in Port Everglades & Convention Center
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
a full-service 4-star marina hotel near the cruise port
7.5/10
A practical pre-cruise pick with waterfront views, but fees and uneven service weaken its appeal.
- pre-cruise overnight stays
- convention attendees
- travelers who enjoy marina views
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$170 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 19 to Oct 22, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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#9 in Port Everglades & Convention Center
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Fort Lauderdale - Convention Center - Cruise Port
A no-frills extended-stay hotel near the convention center and cruise port
6.7/10
Useful kitchens and a convenient location, but room upkeep remains uneven.
- Budget-conscious pre-cruise travelers
- Self-catering stays
- Convention visitors prioritizing location
Axel
$89 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 24 to Oct 31, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Haven Hotel - Fort Lauderdale Airport
★★
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$94 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Oct 19 to Oct 22, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 15
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Rustic by Stay Hospitality
★★
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$147 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Nov 23 to Nov 28, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 16
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Oasis Hotel
★★
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$153 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Nov 23 to Nov 28, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 16
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Crowne Plaza Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruiseport by IHG
★★★
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$162 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Nov 23 to Nov 28, 2026 · 5 nights · 5 adults · Seen Oct 16
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Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG
★★
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$169 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Nov 23 to Nov 28, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 16
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Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Fort Lauderdale - Convention Center - Cruise Port
★★
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$172 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Nov 23 to Nov 28, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 16
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Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port
★★★
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$175 /night
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Nov 23 to Nov 28, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 16
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Aloft by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport
★★★
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$180 /night
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Rate for Nov 23 to Nov 28, 2026 · 5 nights · 5 adults · Seen Oct 16
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Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina
★★★★
Axel
$188 /night
Includes $40/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays it
Rate for Nov 23 to Nov 28, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 16
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Axel's take on Port Everglades & Convention Center: #5 of 9 in Fort Lauderdale, 5.4/10

Choose convenience for a convention or cruise, not beach atmosphere. Useful access and SE 17th Street dining support this practical base, but modest character and weak value limit its broader holiday appeal.

Best for: business trips and conventions, food lovers
Skip it if: You want a beach outside the door; You are choosing a base for an entire sightseeing holiday
Getting around: BCT 40 follows SE 17th Street to the beach and downtown; walkability depends on the junctions between destinations. FLL has a short road transfer or Routes 1 then 40; use a road transfer from MIA.
After dark: Dockside dining and pubs provide evening options, but expect separate destinations rather than a continuous late-night strip.
Rates: Typical Axel rate $243 a night · usually 5% under the public rate

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The best hotels in Port Everglades & Convention Center, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.

Oasis Hotel 8.6/10, small, independent 2-star motel near the cruise port. A strong pre-cruise pick with clean rooms, a leafy courtyard and straightforward comforts. $128 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port & Convention Center 8.3/10, renovated, select-service mid-range hotel near Port Everglades. A strong pre-cruise pick with spacious rooms, helpful staff and busy mornings. $144 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
Crowne Plaza Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruiseport by IHG 8.2/10, full-service mid-range hotel near the airport and cruise port. A strong overnight stop for cruisers, with comfortable rooms but occasional transfer hassles. $100 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
Embassy Suites by Hilton Fort Lauderdale 17th Street Hotel 8.2/10, mid-range, all-suite 3-star near Port Everglades. A strong pre-cruise pick, with roomy suites and useful extras, but some lingering wear. $120 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
Holiday Inn Express Ft Lauderdale Convention Center - Cruise 7.8/10, practical 3-star chain hotel near Port Everglades. A convenient pre-cruise stop, with useful extras but some tired rooms. $159 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel 7.7/10, full-service 4-star cruise-port and convention hotel. A convenient pre-cruise base, but room upkeep falls short of its four-star billing. $171 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port 7.5/10, practical 3-star airport and cruise-port hotel on a busy road. A useful pre-cruise stop, but road noise and slow elevators limit its appeal. $116 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina 7.5/10, full-service 4-star marina hotel near the cruise port. A practical pre-cruise pick with waterfront views, but fees and uneven service weaken its appeal. $170 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Fort Lauderdale - Convention Center - Cruise Port 6.7/10, no-frills extended-stay hotel near the convention center and cruise port. Useful kitchens and a convenient location, but room upkeep remains uneven. $89 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate

Recent hotel rates in Port Everglades & Convention Center

Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Oct 16, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for that hotel and those dates.

Hotel	Stay	Axel rate	Public rate	Book
Haven Hotel - Fort Lauderdale Airport · 2-star	Oct 19 to Oct 22, 2026 · 3 nights · 1 adult	$94 a night · non-refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book
Rustic by Stay Hospitality · 2-star	Nov 23 to Nov 28, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult	$147 a night · refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book
Oasis Hotel · 2-star	Nov 23 to Nov 28, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult	$153 a night · refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book
Crowne Plaza Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruiseport by IHG · 3-star, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts	Nov 23 to Nov 28, 2026 · 5 nights · 5 adults	$162 a night · non-refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book
Holiday Inn Express Ft. Lauderdale Cruise-Airport by IHG · 2-star, Holiday Inn Express	Nov 23 to Nov 28, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult	$169 a night · non-refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Fort Lauderdale - Convention Center - Cruise Port · 2-star	Nov 23 to Nov 28, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult	$172 a night · non-refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book
Four Points by Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport/Cruise Port · 3-star, Sheraton	Nov 23 to Nov 28, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult	$175 a night · non-refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book
Aloft by Marriott Fort Lauderdale Airport · 3-star, Aloft	Nov 23 to Nov 28, 2026 · 5 nights · 5 adults	$180 a night · non-refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina · 4-star, Hilton Hotels	Nov 23 to Nov 28, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult	$188 a night · includes $40 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book
Crown Inn · 2-star	Nov 23 to Nov 28, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult	$193 a night · refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book
Hyatt Place Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port & Convention Center · 3-star, Hyatt	Nov 23 to Nov 28, 2026 · 5 nights · 5 adults	$214 a night · non-refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book
Holiday Inn Express Ft Lauderdale Convention Center - Cruise · 3-star	Nov 23 to Nov 28, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult	$230 a night · refundable	not seen	Sign up free to book

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